Finance Business Partner

Trace - Expert Accountancy Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading London university seeks an Assistant Finance Business Partner to support senior stakeholders with financial analysis and strategic decision-making. This hybrid role requires expertise in budgeting and management reporting, along with strong communication skills to engage effectively with non-financial stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified or studying towards ACA/ACCA/CIMA.
• Experience in financial planning, budgeting, and management reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support budget holders in developing budgets and monitoring performance.
• Assist with month-end processes and prepare management accounts.
• Build relationships to improve financial understanding.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in relevant subject

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Finance systems

Job description

Assistant Finance Business Partner, Higher Education, £38k-45k, London (Hybrid)

Looking to step beyond month-end reporting and have a real impact? A leading London university is searching for an Assistant Finance Business Partner to support senior stakeholders, provide insightful financial analysis, and help drive strategic decision-making.

You'll be the go-to finance expert for your department, ensuring budgets are well-managed, forecasts are accurate, and financial processes run smoothly. If you're after a role that blends financial expertise with real business engagement, this is a great opportunity.

This position is perfect for someone with a commercial mindset, keen to deliver high-quality financial insights while working closely with senior stakeholders. You’ll support the Senior Finance Business Partner in helping budget holders understand their financial position, produce accurate forecasts, and provide valuable management information.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting Budget Holders – Work closely with teams across the organisation to develop budgets, monitor financial performance, and analyse variances.
• Management Reporting – Assist with the month-end process, prepare management accounts, and deliver financial insights that support decision-making.
• Ensuring Compliance – Make sure all financial activity aligns with tax, payroll, HR, and regulatory requirements.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Build strong relationships to improve financial understanding and provide clear, meaningful advice.
• Process Improvement – Identify and implement ways to enhance financial processes and best practices.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree-qualified in a relevant subject or actively studying towards ACA/ACCA/CIMA.
• Experience/exposure in financial planning, budgeting, and management reporting.
• Strong knowledge of finance systems and internal controls.
• Excellent communication skills – able to translate financial data for non-finance stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

At Trace Recruitment, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion. If you have any accessibility needs throughout the hiring process, please reach out to [e-mail] or contact a member of our DEIB Champions team.

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